Novinite: Construction of Bulgarian South Stream Section Set for June 2013 - Gazprom

The construction of European overland section of the Russian-sponsored gas transit pipeline South Stream will start in Bulgaria in June 2013, according to a Gazprom statement.

The announcement, which followed a meeting of the board of directors of the Russian energy giant, says that a schedule for the construction of South Stream on Bulgarian territory and the launch of the facilities will be adopted shortly.

It added that at present the South Stream venture is updating its plant for the realization of the pipeline project in Bulgaria for 2013-2017.  MORE